ˈday care BrE AmE , day‧care /ˈdeɪkeə $ -ker/ noun [uncountable]
when babies or young children, or sick or old people are looked after during the day, especially while their family members are at work
day care centre/services/facilities
subsidized day care facilities
day care for
Local authorities may provide day care for under fives.
a day care centre for the elderly